Axles & Suspension Archives

How does the Panhard rod work?

|Date: April 04, 2025

How does the Panhard rod work?

Next time you watch Raiders of the Lost Ark, keep an eye out for the real star of the show, the Panhard r ...

Next time you watch Raiders of the Lost Ark, keep an eye out for the real star of the show, the Panhard rod, says Nick Jordan, head of engineering and quality at Pailton Engineering. Many films featur ...

April 04, 2025
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A cost-effective way to fix axle threads

|Date: January 14, 2025

A cost-effective way to fix axle threads

First spotted at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2024, Thread Saver gives workshops a quick and cost-effective ...

First spotted at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2024, Thread Saver gives workshops a quick and cost-effective method of repairing damaged axle threads and wheel studs. According to UK distributor Premier P ...

January 14, 2025
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Top ten tips when working with leaf springs

|Date: January 13, 2025

Top ten tips when working with leaf springs

The Diesel Technic Parts Specialists share 10 tips for when working with leaf springs. Even in the days o ...

The Diesel Technic Parts Specialists share 10 tips for when working with leaf springs. Even in the days of horse-drawn carriages, leaf springs were used to protect the vehicle and its passengers. Whil ...

January 13, 2025
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The latest in refrigerated transport technology

|Date: October 11, 2024

The latest in refrigerated transport technology

CVW hears from BPW about its work with Thermo King to develop refrigerated trailer technology that cools ...

CVW hears from BPW about its work with Thermo King to develop refrigerated trailer technology that cools on the move and is chill when still. In the ever-evolving landscape of refrigerated transport, ...

October 11, 2024
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febi’s deep dive into king pins

|Date: February 09, 2024

febi’s deep dive into king pins

There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct ...

There’s a lot riding on king pins, so make sure you buy and fit the best and maintain them in the correct manner, says febi. The steering behaviour of a vehicle can be adversely affected by numerous c ...

February 09, 2024
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ZF discusses its e-axle for low-floor buses

|Date: February 08, 2024

ZF discusses its e-axle for low-floor buses

ZF claims its new e-axle is just the ticket for the city-bus market. CVW gets on board. Introduced at the ...

ZF claims its new e-axle is just the ticket for the city-bus market. CVW gets on board. Introduced at the recent Busworld 2023 event, ZF’s new AxTrax 2 LF electric portal axle for low-floor city buses ...

February 08, 2024
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MAHA’s tips for axle play detector maintenance

|Date: February 07, 2024

MAHA’s tips for axle play detector maintenance

Sticking to maintenance schedules of workshop equipment is always good practice, but what are the best ti ...

Sticking to maintenance schedules of workshop equipment is always good practice, but what are the best tips when it comes to preserving the accuracy and effectiveness of axle play detectors? MAHA UK p ...

February 07, 2024
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Axtec launches OnBoard Load Indicator for LSTs

|Date: February 06, 2024

Axtec launches OnBoard Load Indicator for LSTs

The arrival of new longer trailers on our roads poses a problem when it comes to monitoring the weight of ...

The arrival of new longer trailers on our roads poses a problem when it comes to monitoring the weight of loads. CVW looks at one solution being offered to operators. In response to the Department for ...

February 06, 2024
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BPW outlines the history of its Eco Hub System

|Date: February 05, 2024

BPW outlines the history of its Eco Hub System

BPW’s Eco hub system has been at the heart of trailer axles for 30 years. CVW looks back at its origins a ...

BPW’s Eco hub system has been at the heart of trailer axles for 30 years. CVW looks back at its origins and development over that period. BPW is rightly celebrating the 30th anniversary of its patente ...

February 05, 2024
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Bilstein adds EVO S suspension to the VW Caddy

|Date: September 11, 2023

Bilstein adds EVO S suspension to the VW Caddy

The VW Caddy is known for being an all-rounder if slightly dull looking. But not any longer as Bilstein a ...

The VW Caddy is known for being an all-rounder if slightly dull looking. But not any longer as Bilstein adds a bit of sparkle and muscle to this popular workhorse. CVW casts an eye over the finished a ...

September 11, 2023
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